Steamed Mussels with Cream, Saffron and Mint from James Peterson

Steamed Mussels with Cream, Saffron and Mint from James Peterson

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“It looks beautiful,” I said to Suzen. “The smell is great.” “Try one,” she dared me. I passed. Allergies. My next mussel is her next inheritance. It was Valent

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Ingredients

  • 50 to 60 small cultivated mussels (about 2 pounds [900 g])
  • 1 cup [250 ml] dry white wine
  • 2 medium-size shallots, chopped fine
  • 1 small clove garlic, chopped fine, crushed to a paste with the side of a chef’s knife
  • 1 cup [250 ml] heavy cream
  • 1 pinch saffron threads, soaked for 30 minutes in
  • 1 tablespoon of water
  • 25 fresh mint leaves
  • teaspoon olive oil
  • Pepper
  • Crusty French bread sliced into 1 inch thick pieces

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